After the 200,000-strong army was assembled, they did not stop much. The elite cavalry cleared the way, followed closely by the soldiers and horses of each battalion, and set off again in the direction of Dingxi County. The troops were so fast that it only took a short time from the dispatch of troops to Xi'an Prefecture. In the past month, Marshal Xu Da was quite satisfied, but the whole army was exhausted, which was also Xu Da's biggest worry.
The reconnaissance cavalry came to report that Kaoji Timur had withdrawn his troops from Lanzhou and had garrisoned at Shen'er Valley in Dingxi. Shen'er Valley is a canyon and is the only way to Lanzhou. If you want to rush to Lanzhou, you must rush through Kao Kuo Timur. Children's blockade.
In 1371 AD, the armies of the Yuan and Ming dynasties faced off at Shen'eryu. Timur's now-expanded army claimed to have 200,000 elite soldiers. However, the continuous siege of the city cost tens of thousands of lives near Lanzhou alone. In terms of actual military strength, , the Yuan army has less than 160,000, and Lanzhou has been on the verge of breaking the city in the past few months. However, just when Timur was preparing to attack with all his strength, he came to report that the Ming army had arrived at the border of Xi'an. Er couldn't help but be shocked when he got the news. In desperation, he personally led 150,000 soldiers and horses to Shen'eryu to garrison, hoping to defeat the Ming army in one fell swoop while waiting for work.
At dawn, Da Kui rushed to the Chinese army's tent early. Marshal Xu Da retreated and said to Da Kui: "Lanzhou has been holding on for several months, but I don't know what will happen now. If Timur expands his territory and divides his troops to attack the city, it will be a big deal. I guess now We have no more than 10,000 soldiers and no more than 100 generals in Lanzhou. To ensure nothing is lost, Sir Zhang will take a detour to Lanzhou if necessary. I will allocate you 20,000 elite troops. You must arrive at Lanzhou within three days."
When Dakui heard this, he was not only surprised but said: "Marshal, if we take a detour, how can we do it because of the high mountains and dangerous roads?"
Xu Da Furan sighed: "The soldiers are making dangerous moves, and this is the only way to ensure that Lanzhou is foolproof."
Dakui thought for a while and then said: "In that case, I can just go on a short trip."
Xu Da nodded, thought for a moment and said: "You have 20,000 elite troops for three purposes. One is to protect Lanzhou, and the other is to find out the strength of the Yuan army. If the Yuan army has not divided its forces to attack the city, the third one can be accomplished." No. When Dakui asked, Xu Da continued: "Kuoku Timur is fighting here. If our Ming army wins, Kaoku Timur will be defeated in Lanzhou. There are two cities there for them to hold on. If our army is defeated, , Lanzhou can increase its troops by 20,000 and wait for reinforcements as a plan for the future."
Dakui asked in confusion: "What is the third one? I hope the marshal will make it clear."
Xu Da said slowly: "If Kuaikuo Timur is defeated, you will lead the entire army of Lanzhou to attack our army from front to back. I think Kuaikuo Timur will not be able to escape even if he has the power to reach the sky."
Da Kui nodded in agreement, and then Xu Da and Da Kui decided on the method of interrogation and handed over the tiger talisman. Da Kui left the Chinese military tent and went to gather 20,000 soldiers and horses.
The rising sun was shining brightly, the sky was high and the clouds were clear, and the Yuan and Ming armies were at war across the ditch.
Marshal Xu Da of the Ming army came to the front line in person, followed by generals such as Tang and Lan Yu. Looking at the Yuan army on the opposite side who was also waiting in full formation, Xu Da not only secretly praised: "Kuanji Timur is indeed the mainstay of the Yuanting. See The formation is well organized, the soldiers are all in high spirits, and the army is well managed.'
Not long after, the trumpet sounded from across the ditch, and a general from the Yuan army came out of the formation. The general of the Yuan army rode his horse to the bottom of the ditch, waving his weapons to show off his power. This was a challenge to the Ming army. Xu Da asked coldly: " Who is willing to fight?"
Pang Heihu, who was behind Tang He, stepped out of the queue and said, "I will go there eventually."
Xu Da didn't speak, just nodded. Pang Heihu hugged Xu Da, turned around and left. In a moment, he rode a war horse and danced with a sword and rushed out of the formation. As the most powerful general under Tang He, Pang Heihu was naturally the bravest of the three armies. After only three or five rounds of battle, General Yuan was defeated and left. Da Kui nodded in agreement. Then Xu Da and Da Kui decided on a communication method and entrusted the tiger talisman. Da Kui left the Chinese military tent and went to collect 20,000 soldiers and horses.
The rising sun was shining brightly, the sky was high and the clouds were clear, and the Yuan and Ming armies were at war across the ditch.
Marshal Xu Da of the Ming army came to the front line in person, followed by generals such as Tang and Lan Yu. Looking at the Yuan army on the opposite side who was also waiting in full formation, Xu Da not only secretly praised: "Kuanji Timur is indeed the mainstay of the Yuanting. See The formation is well organized, the soldiers are all in high spirits, and the army is well managed.'
Not long after, the trumpet sounded from across the ditch, and a general from the Yuan army came out of the formation. The general of the Yuan army rode his horse to the bottom of the ditch, waving his weapons to show off his power. This was a challenge to the Ming army. Xu Da asked coldly: " Who is willing to fight?"
Pang Heihu, who was behind Tang He, stepped out of the queue and said, "I will go there eventually."
Xu Da didn't speak, just nodded. Pang Heihu hugged Xu Da, turned around and left. In a moment, he rode a war horse and danced with a sword and rushed out of the formation. As the most powerful general under Tang He, Pang Heihu was naturally the bravest of the three armies. , only three or five rounds into the battle, Yuan Jiang was defeated and left.
The Ming army camp was filled with cheers and cheers. Pang Heihu rode his horse and stood in the ravine in front of the two armies with his sword drawn, waiting. Not long after, another general came out of the Yuan army formation, but he fought Pang Heihu for less than thirty rounds before being killed by Pang Heihu. Get off the horse.
Seeing how brave Pang Heihu was, Timur asked in a cold voice: "Whoever can go into battle to capture and kill this man will be rewarded with five hundred taels of gold." After hearing the five hundred taels of gold, all the generals around him were eager to try. .
One of the generals came out and said: "General, if you want to go, the gold will be free of charge, and you can just reward me with a jar of good wine."
Kuoku Timur turned around and saw that it was his own bodyguards who were commanding Saman. Saman was a Semu people. He had followed Kuoku Timur in the south and north with great achievements. He was originally a righteous soldier of Kuoku Timur. The generals of his father, Chahan Timur, were brave and strong in martial arts, and Timur was extremely confident in Saman's abilities.
"Go, be careful," Timur's tone was calm. Saman cupped his fists and saluted, turned around and went down the slope. When Saman rode his horse and rushed into the bottom of the ditch with a single-edged square halberd, This fight with Pang Heihu was truly a match.
The Fang Tianji, also known as the Green Dragon Halberd, is equipped with a crescent-shaped blade near the tip of the iron spear. The techniques of the Fang Tianji are varied, including not only stabbing, stabbing, hitting, wrapping, circling, blocking, and point in spear skills , Digging, there are also cutting, lifting, hanging, splitting, sweeping, picking, slashing, pressing, and belting in swordsmanship. What is especially difficult is that the Fang Tianji has the wonderful ability to lock people's weapons.
Pang Heihu fought with Pang Heihu for nearly a hundred rounds, and it was quite difficult. Tang He saw Pang Heihu at a disadvantage in the Ming army formation. He couldn't help but feel anxious. He walked to Marshal Xu Da and asked softly: "Marshal, can you give me the gold to replace the general?"
Xu Da narrowed his eyes slightly and said for a long time: "If General Tang goes into battle, he will be timid."
Tang He Lingran said: "There is no retreat until death."
Xu Da smiled slightly and said: "Although General Pang is at a disadvantage, it would be inappropriate to change generals at this moment." He pointed to the hilltop opposite and said, "See for yourself." Tang He followed where Marshal Xu Da pointed. Looking over, not only was my heart shocked, but I saw an open space on the opposite hill. There was only one person in the open space. This man was dressed in red and holding a machete in his hand, but he was an executioner.
There was actually a corpse at the executioner's feet. The corpse's attire was that of the first Yuan general who was defeated.
The Yuan army acted like this to frighten the Ming army, and also to warn their own people that if they fight, they will win, and if they lose, they will die.